Quick Facts
- There are approximately 477 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Massachusetts.
- These companies collectively employ more than 242,900 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Massachusetts.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $48.2 billion in Massachusetts-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
- There are approximately 152 private equity firms headquartered in Massachusetts.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
Berkshire Manufactured Products
- Headquarters: Newburyport, MA
- Berkshire Manufactured Products supplies jet engine components for the aerospace industry.
Dunkin’ Brands
- Headquarters: Canton, MA
- Dunkin’ Brands is a quick-service restaurant company with more than 13,000 stores worldwide and franchises in 50 countries.
PEGCC Member Presence in Massachusetts
- PEGCC members sponsor 133 companies that have approximately 641 facilities in Massachusetts.
- These facilities employ more than 25,300 workers within Massachusetts.
- 24 PEGCC members have a presence in Massachusetts through their portfolio companies.
Source: PitchBook and PEGCC
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